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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/09/27 - Minutes - PC-HPCSEPTEMBER 27.2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA A. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER 7:00 PM Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca A Vice Chairman Macias _X_ Commissioner Fletcher _X_ Commissioner Munoz • Commissioner Wimberly _X_ _A_ B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals embers of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. None C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed • for discussion. Page 1 of 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2017 The adoption of the minutes was continued to the next meeting. D. DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may open the meeting for public input. D1. SELECTION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE PUBLIC ART • COMMITTEE Moved by Munoz seconded by Fletcher, carried 3-0-2 (Oaxaca. Wimberly absent) to select Commissioner Macias to serve on the Public Art Committee (2-year term). E. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after speaking. El. PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00749, NORTH EASTERN SPHERE ANNEXATION SPECIFIC PLAN DRC2015-00751, ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2015- 00752, AND ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00750 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - An opportunity for the public to give testimony pertaining to the environmental issues to be addressed in the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for approximately 4,115 acres to be annexed into the City of Rancho Cucamonga, which proposes to maintain the northerly 2,915 acres as a "conservation priority area" with limited development and transfer of development rights, and to allow development in the southerly 1,200 acre "development priority area" with land uses to include conservation, residential, commercial, and civic for a project area extending from Haven Avenue, easterly to the City's boundary with Fontana, and from the northerly City limits to the San Bernardino National Forest boundary in the City's Sphere -of -Influence -APNs: 0201-033-32, -35 through -40, -43, and -44, 0201-191-27 and -28, 0201-272-14 through -18, 0201-281-02, -04 through -10, -13, • Page 2 of 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA -14, -16 through -22, 0225-091-03, 05, and -06, 225-092-01, 0225-101-32, 0225-152-06 through -11, and -17, 0225-161-42, 0226-061-03, -07, -16, -20, -26, -27, -28, -33, -47, -56, - 57, -61 through -71, -73 through -78, 0226-082-08, -19, -20, -21, and -30, 1074-351-01, -04, - 05, and -06, 1087-051-02 through -14, -16 through -27, 1087-061-01 through -21, and 1087- 071-01 through -14, and 16 through -21, Tom Grahn. Associate Planner gave the staff report. He announced the NOP will be re- released for another 30 clays because the first release was insufficient in project description/content. • David Sargent from Sargent Town Planning gave a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) summarizing the NESAP and plan objectives. Commissioner Fletcher asked what the open area is to the south of the conservation priority area east of the development area. He asked about the estimate of the new population calculation for the new development area. Candyce Burnett, City Planner, said the open area is previously approved maps (Tracy and Richland). They are in the Very Low and Very Low and Low Residential Districts. She explained that for the purposes of preparing the environmental documents, the consultants will use the dwelling unit density combined with the Department of Finance numbers that are based upon the average number of persons per household. She said we will use the worse - case scenario to project traffic impacts etc. She said the consultants do not have those numbers now but they will be working on it. Commissioner Fletcher asked if there is public access to the conservation area. Ms Burnett said there is some public access, and some access points are private. Vice Chairman Macias asked about the review of future development following the EIR process. Ms. Burnett said it is a Program EIR and so the development would have to tier off this EIR or some other supplemental environmental review must be done for future development • applications. Page 3 of 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Vice Chairman Macias confirmed that layout and project specifics will come later and that this EIR is for drafting the Specific Plan. Ruta Thomas of Dudek (environmental consultant) gave a presentation (copy on file) about the timeline and formation of the environmental dots and process. She said the study will analyze potential impacts of potential population increases. There will be additional tittle to comment as the NOP will circulate for an additional 30 clays. She noted that all comments ate considered and responded to. Vice Chairman Macias opened the public hearing for Public Scoping comments. Sam Martinez, Assistant Executive Officer from LAFCO, stated they appreciate the • recirculation of the NOP and that they will provide comments. Commissioner Fletcher expressed surprise that there were no members of the public to comment. He asked about the noticing methods used. He said the list of topics appears comprehensive. He said he would like a virtual presentation of what the community may look like once developed. He said because of the location it should be high end — not apartment complexes: perhaps attached residential units. He said a school site set aside is good idea if the population is large enough, there might be room for a high school. He said this might eliminate some school traffic experienced itn the residential areas below. Commissioner Munoz asked staff to talk about the noticing of the meeting. Mr. Grahn said he shares the concern and community involvement is crucial. He said the scoping notices were sent to agencies responsible for input regarding the formulation of the EIR as well as a large legal notice in the newspaper. He said there will be other opportunities for the community to comment at outreach meetings. Commissioner Fletcher reflected on past scoping meetings wherein the public and environmentalists came to speak. He said there are established neighborhoods near the project area and it affects the entire City -perhaps a reporting to the newspaper or using the 'Next Door' application would be helpful. Ms. Burnett said we placed a large advertisement in the Daily Bulletin. She said staff intends • to make it more personal will) a reach out to schools, HOAs & other agencies. She said we did the required noticing. but we will need to be more site specific at smaller meetings. Page 4 of 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Francie Palmer. Communications Manager, said we will use social media and reach out to the community with a FAQ on the website. She said we will do invitational outreaches to stakeholder groups and at school board meeting. CVWD, and HOA's and some online engagement. She said a mailing is planned for the FAQ. She noted that the City can't see comments on Next Door, we need folks to report to us if there are comments. She noted the City will be filming tomorrow a segment about Healthy RC with an emphasis on the conservation area. Commissioner Munoz appreciated the information and said he is glad about upcoming Is notifications. No members of the public spoke. The Secretary noted the Commissioner's comments and will forward the comments received to the environmental consultants in preparation of the environmental documents and studies. E2. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2017-00725 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Titles 8 and 17 of the Municipal Code to amend regulations regarding cannabis activity within the City. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA sections 15061(13)(3) and 15305. This item will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) Commissioner Fletcher asked if they can deliver by mail and if minors can be prescribed medical marijuana. Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney said the City and State cannot regulate the mail. He said the City can regulate the commercial and non-commercial delivery. He said he will check to see if minors can get a prescription for medical marijuana. Vice Chairman Macias asked if this measure is passed can they apply for a building shuchne in which to grow the plants. Page 5 of 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Ms. Nakamura said they would still have to follow ail land use limits for lot coverage. etc. and the building structure would have to go through the regular building permitting and inspection process. Mr: Ghirelli noted that the building official does not ask the purpose of a building. if its permitted, they can receive a permit to build it. Ms. Nakamura said the chart (see attachment to staff report) is needed because permits may be needed for example, an electric panel to handle the load of the grow lights. Vice Chairman Macias expressed concern that we may be encouraging illegal growing • operations. Commissioner Munoz noted that 6 plants are allowed per residence. He asked hypothetically if one can grow more than that if he is growing for his neighbors. Ms. Nakamura said this is per residence and not per resident irrespective of the number of occupants in the house, only 6 plants are allowed per house (or dwelling unit). Vice Chairman Macias opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment, closed the public hearing. Moved by Macias, seconded by Munoz, carried 3-0-2 (Oaxaca, Wimberly absent) to recommend approval of Municipal Code Amendment DRC2017-00725 to be forwarded to the City Council for final action. E3. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2017-00726 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the Municipal Code to modify parkway landscaping requirements, adopt revised State water efficient landscape standards, and amend the conditionally permitted zones for indoor entertainment and recreation uses. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner: gave the staff report and Power -Point presentation (copy on file). She said the water MWELO will primarily affect new development. Page 6 of 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Vice Chairman Macias opened the public hearing and seeing and hearing no comment. closed the public hearing. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Fletcher, carried 3-0-2 (Oaxaca, Wimberly absent) to recommend approval of Municipal Code Amendment DRC2017-00726 to be forwarded to the City Council for final action. E4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00695 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA PROPERTIES, LLC - A request for site plan and architectural review of two industrial buildings totaling 150,003 square feet on two separate parcels totaling 7.52 acres of • land, located north of 8th Street and west of Industrial Lane in the General Industrial (GI) District - APNs: 0209-032-28 & 0209-032-29. Staff has a prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Dat Tran, Assistant Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted correction pages before the Commissioners: conditions 9-11 are being removed and condition 912 was modified to reflect the corrected dollar arnount to file the NOD with the County. He noted the letters submitted by David Moore of Moore Electric. Mr. Tran said Mr. Moore's concerns were addressed by staff in person and summarized in the staff report. Commissioner Fletcher asked for clarification regarding traffic and Engineering's statement about the road being designed to handle that traffic. He asked if the intersection is designed to handle the large trucks. He asked if there are plans to improve 9th Sheet. Albert Espinoza, Assistant City Engineer said Archibald and Vineyard are classified to handle truck traffic. He said staff researched the accident history since 2012 and noted 1 accident in 2013; in 2014 a vehicle hit a truck; there were no accidents in 2015 or 2016. in 2017 1 truck and a vehicle were involved and then 1 accident occurred where a truck took out a fire hydrant. He said there are 25.000 daily trips and only 4 accidents in a 5.5-year period He said truckers have skills and capabilities to get through tight intersections. There is a non -developed parcel at the southwest corner of the intersection. He said we may have potential to improve the intersection to assist truckers. He said all streets in that area are classified as industrial collectors. He said he would check with the Capital Improvement section to see about possible improvements to 9th Street. • Bill Fox, the applicant, said he has built 13 or 14 buildings in Rancho. He said he appreciated Mr. Trans assistance in the process. He said the added environmental reports and delays Page 7 of 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA cost about .S20.000 and time. He said staff was very cooperative and helphd in understanding the process. Vice Chairman Macias opened the public hearing but seeing and hearing no comment. closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz commented that it is a good design and he thanked the applicant for continuing in the process with the challenges. Commissioner Fletcher said it is a nice design and fits the area. He said he would like to discuss in the future: articulation in the roof plane as well as in the wall planes. He said he • would like to see cornices on the roof parapet. Moved by Munoz seconded by Fletcher carried 3-0-2 (Oaxaca. Wimberly absent) to adopt the resolution with the modified conditions approving Design Review DRC2016-00695 and the Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. F. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER -AGENCY UPDATES: None COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioners Fletcher and Munoz thanked the City, City Council and staff for putting on an enjoyable evening. Monday, September 25. recognizing the service of the various City Boards and Commissions G. ADJOURNMENT 8:50 PM I, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 21, 2017, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. • Page 8 of 10 r JGr 1 CIVIKaIGR L/ , LU 1 f HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Lois J. Schrader Planning Commission Secretary City of Rancho Cucamonga INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION • The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., • except for legal City holidays. Page 9 of 10 vL1 1 VI•IL7LI\ LI , AL 1 I HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of S2,725 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us. Page 10 of 10